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History - 2019~2011 year
- 2019 year
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3 Mar month123
Kia reveals new SUV concepts at the 2019 Seoul Motor Show
2019 Red Dot Awards: another triple triumph for Kia design
Kia to launch stylish new Ceed crossover
Imagine by Kia: a new all-electric concept car revealed
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2 Feb month123
2019 FORTE NAMED BEST SMALL CAR BY MOTORWEEK
2019 KIA SOUL EARNS 5-YEAR COST TO OWN AWARD BY KELLEY BLUE BOOK
2020 Kia Sportage Debuts at Chicago Auto Show
The Kia Stinger is Canada’s 2019 Car of the Year, according to the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
Kia to electrify Geneva with new concept car
All-electric Kia e-Soul to make European debut in Geneva with more power, driving range and technology
Kia Looks to its Electric Future in Geneva with New Four-Door Concept Car
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1 Jan month123
Kia launches global CSR program, ‘Green Light Project’ in India
Kia enters esports arena as League of Legends European Championship sponsor
Kia hands over vehicle fleet for Australian Open 2019
Kia looks to post-autonomous driving era at CES 2019
Kia teams up with K-Pop phenomenon BLACKPINK
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3 Mar month123
- 2018 year
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12 Dec month123
CES 2019: Kia prepares for post-autonomous driving era with AI-based real-time emotion recognition technology
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11 Nov month123
2019 KIA FORTE WINS SOUTHWEST LIFESTYLE VEHICLE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Los Angeles debut for new Kia Soul
New technologies and more choice for new Kia Soul
A BETTER WAY TO ROLL: 2020 KIA SOUL MAKES WORLD DEBUT IN LOS ANGELES
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10 Oct month123
Kia unveils new models at 2018 Paris Motor Show
Hybrid and electric cars push Kia to best-ever European sales performance
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9 Sep month123
Kia’s BEAT 360 wins International Design Excellence Award
Kia kicks off UEFA Europa League as Official Partner for 2018-21
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8 Aug month123
Kia Rio and Stinger named segment winners in J.D. Power 2018 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study
Kia hands over ‘Green Light Project’ schools to local communities in Malawi and Mozambique
Kia AMERICA AND B.R.A.K.E.S. TEEN DEFENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL EXPAND MIDWEST TRAINING SCHEDULE
Kia previews design of new ProCeed
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7 Jul month123
All-electric Kia Niro EV crossover now on sale in Korea
Kia reveals upgraded Sportage with enhanced design and new powertrain technology
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6 Jun month123
Kia gears up for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with vehicle handover, brings the tournament to more football fans
Kia reveals all-electric Niro EV at Busan Motor Show
‘Boundless for all’: Kia presents vision for future mobility at CES Asia 2018
2018 KIA NIRO EARNS TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS RATING FROM INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY
Kia is the highest ranked mass market brand in J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study for the fourth consecutive year
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5 May month123
Kia’s new global ad campaign takes flight with Peter Pan
Kia to launch new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018
Kia unveils upgraded Sportage with diesel mild-hybrid powertrain, new technologies and fresh design
Kia runs ‘Green Light Volunteer Week’ to celebrate founding anniversary
2018 KIA SOUL NAMED TO KELLEY BLUE BOOK’S 10 COOLEST CARS UNDER $20,000 LIST
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4 Apr month123
All-New Hyundai NEXO and Hyundai Kona honored with prestigious Red Dot Award
2018 Red Dot Awards: another triple triumph for Kia design
WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM DEVELOPED ON KIA SOUL EV
Kia reveals YI PAO urban SUV and K5 Plug-in Hybrid for China at 2018 Beijing Motor Show
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3 Mar month123
Geneva debut for new Kia Ceed, Optima and Rio GT Line
Kia previews design of new K900 ahead of world debut
Kia celebrates new UEFA Europa League sponsorship agreement
KIA CADENZA NAMED BEST LARGE CAR FOR FAMILIES BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Kia reveals first glimpse of all-new K900 luxury sedan
Kia opens 'Green Light Project' vocational training center in Rwanda
FRESH-FACED 2019 SEDONA MAKES APPEARANCE AT THE NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
REIMAGINED 2019 KIA K900 MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT AT NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
REFRESHED 2019 KIA OPTIMA DEBUTS AT NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
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2 Feb month123
Kia unveils SP Concept and showcases 16 global models at AutoExpo 2018
Three trophies for Kia at the 2018 iF design Awards
KIA RIO RANKS HIGHEST AMONG SMALL CARS IN 2018 J.D. POWER VEHICLE DEPENDABILITY STUDY
Kia previews second-generation K900
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1 Jan month123
Kia to reveal all-electric concept car at CES 2018
Boundless for all: Kia presents vision for future mobility at CES 2018
Kia’s Stinger and SUVs delivered for Australian Open 2018
Kia RELEASES RENDERINGS OF ALL-NEW 2019 FORTE SEDAN AHEAD OF NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW WORLD
ALL-NEW 2019 FORTE MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
Kia extends Australian Open partnership to 2023
Kia makes its Indian debut at Auto Expo 2018
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12 Dec month123
- 2017 year
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11 Nov month123
Kia renovates healthcare center in Uganda
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10 Oct month123
Kia Appoints Oleg Son as New Head of Kia Design China
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9 Sep month123
New design and in-car technologies for new Kia Sorento
Turbocharged engine and crossover-inspired design for all-new Kia Picanto X-Line
Kia Proceed Concept revealed ahead of Frankfurt world debut
Kia unveils Proceed Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show alongside new Stonic, Picanto X-Line and Sorento
Kia Constantly Increases Global Brand Value
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8 Aug month123
Kia hands over secondary school and healthcare center to local communities in Tanzania and Malawi
Kia Sportage Wins Autopacific’s 2017 Ideal Vehicle Award
Kia signs new UEFA Europa League sponsorship deal
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7 Jul month123
Best-ever value for the price, ‘STONIC’ is now available
'The New Sorento’ now in the market
Call for Ball Kids Volunteers for 2018 Australian Open
Kia Niro, Soul, and Cadenza Named Segment Winners in J.D. Power 2017 Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Study
Kia Optima and Kia Sportage Ranked Top 10 Most Awarded Vehicles of 2017 by Kelley Blue Book
2017 KIA Forte earns Top Safety Pick Plus rating from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
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6 Jun month123
Kia to transport players and officials at FIFA Confederations Cup 2017
Kona World Premiere of an Urban SUV for Active Lifestyles
Kia opens community auto mechanic training center in Ethiopia
Kia Stonic, an eye-catching and confident compact crossover
Kia Tops J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Nameplate Ranking for Second Straight Year
Design prize for futuristic Kia Telluride concept
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5 May month123
Participated in New York Motor Show 2017 to present the ‘New Pride’ in the US market for the first time
Customized recommendation marketing for the customers won the Grand Prize in the Mobile Award Korea
Participated in 2017 Shanghai Motor Show
Disclosed the exterior of Beat 360 for the first time
Hosted the 31 Korea Lady’s Open
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4 Apr month123
Kia to build manufacturing plant in India
Kia unveils new Pegas and K2 Cross at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition
2017 Red Dot Awards, triple victory for Kia design
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3 Mar month123
Kia reveals all-new Stinger, Picanto and two plug-in hybrids in Geneva
Kia Stinger makes Asian debut at Seoul Motor Show
Kia posts global sales of 238,222 vehicles in March
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2 Feb month123
Triple triumph for Kia at iF Design Awards 2017
All-new Kia Picanto city car majors on quality, technology and versatility
Kia reports global sales of 190,002 vehicles in January
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1 Jan month123
ALL NEW morning Launched
Participated in 2017 North American International Auto Show
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11 Nov month123
- 2016 year
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12 Dec month123
Kia to unveil all-new Picanto
2017 Kia Niro Sets Guinness World Records™ Title for Lowest Fuel Consumption By A Hybrid Vehicle
Kia Telluride Concept and new Cadenza sedan receive design prizes in 2016 GOOD DESIGN
KIA SOUL EARNS CAR AND DRIVER 10BEST TRUCKS AND SUVs AWARD
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11 Nov month123
All-new Kia Cadenza Wins Large Sedan of the Year Award from the Hispanic Motor Press Association
Kia Soul Receives 2017 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Award
2017 Kia Sportage Wins Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Award for Small SUV/Crossover
2017 Kia Soul Turbo Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show
Kia Brings Four Hand-Built Concepts to SEMA to Give a Glimpse into the Future of 'The Autonomous Life'
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10 Oct month123
Kia Soul and Cadenza Named Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
Kia America and B.R.A.K.E.S. Kick Off National Teen Driver Safety Week
Kia Rises to 69th in Interbrand’s 2016 Best Global Brands Report
2017 Kia Sedona Earns 2016 Top Safety Pick+ From the IIHS
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9 Sep month123
Kia at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
Kia Unveils its Biggest European Dealership – in London
Kia Officially Opens Mexico Production Facility
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8 Aug month123
Kia Expands Green Space Around Production Sites
Mobile App for Optima – Awarded at Red Dot Design
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7 Jul month123
Kia Optima And Sedona Earn Autopacific's 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Kia reduces environmental impact of vehicle production
Kia returns as Official Sponsor of Telemundo's web series "El Maestro" Featuring Latin Grammy Winner Luis Enrique
2017 Kia Sorento Achieves Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety
Kia Mexico celebrates first year anniversary and announces hybrid model for local market
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6 Jun month123
Kia Ranked Number One in the Auto Industry for Initial Quality by J.D. Power
Kia recognized as one of the highest quality brands in the US auto industry by Strategic Vision
Kia brings fans closer to UEFA EURO 2016™ with five-a-side tournament and new social media campaign
Kia ranks highest among all popular brands in 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Kia Optima And Soul Named Among The Best Family Cars Of 2016 By Parents Magazine And Edmunds.com
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5 May month123
Kia backs creation of community auto mechanic training centers in Ethiopia and Kenya
Kia hands over vehicle fleet for UEFA EURO 2016
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4 Apr month123
Kia and Total renew partnership
2017 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Kia returns to Mom 2.0 Summit for second straight year
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3 Mar month123
Kia reveals three new models for Europe at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™ for latest Kia models
All-new 2017 Kia Cadenza takes the stage at the New York International Auto Show
Kia produces two millionth vehicle in the U.S.
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2 Feb month123
The NEW Mohave Launched
Kia America Announces Pricing For The All New 2017 Sportage
Kia Optima Sportswagon world debut
Kia to Unveil Optima Plug-in Hybrid, The Next Step in its 'green' Car Revolution
All new Kia Optima Hybrid unveiled at 2016 Chicago Auto Show
All new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle arrives in the Windy City for global debut at Chicago Auto Show
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1 Jan month123
ALL NEW K7 Launched
Participated in 2016 Consumer Electronics Show(CES)
Participated in 2016 North American International Auto Show
Official Support for 2016 Australian Open
Coveted Design Awards for All-New Kia Sportage and Optima
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12 Dec month123
- 2015 year
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12 Dec month123
Five-star safety ratings for all-new Kia Optima and Sportage
Kia takes first place in Auto Bild magazine’s Quality Report
Kia granted Nevada autonomous driving license
Three brands (Sorento and K5, etc) – Received 2015 Good Design Award
2nd Release of X-Car Series – Mystique
Official Website of Kia Corporation – Received 2015 Web Award Korea Grand Prize
The New K3 Launched
K5 Hybrid Launched
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11 Nov month123
Kia Sorento wins coveted Public Car of the Year title at Middle East Car of the Year Awards
Kia celebrates the spirit of the American road trip at 2015 SEMA Show
Kia previews next-generation Cadenza
2016 Kia Optima earns Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com Best Buy Award
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10 Oct month123
Kia Announces Fifth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record
Kia continues Sorento marketing campaign with expanded ‘NBC Sunday Night Football’ partnership
Kia America Expands Soul EV Availability to Four Additional States
Kia America Announces Pricing Of All-New 2016 Optima
Kia Soul Wins Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year Award
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9 Sep month123
Russian Branch - Hit accumulated sales records of 1 million units
Super Racer Enzy, a racing animation, premiered at cinemas nationwide
Released Sportage, The SUV
Joined 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Sportage ranked 4th for Frankfurt Motor Show’s Best Cars
Kia unveils all-new Sportage and Optima at 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Global debut for all-new Kia Sportage at Frankfurt Motor Show (with video)
Kia launches stylish new ‘Rhythm in Basic’ brand collection
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8 Aug month123
Launched 2016 Sorento
Launched morning sports
Mobile Web for All New Sorento & Soul EV – Awarded at Red Dot Design
Official Sponsor of the 20th PIFF Pusan International Film Festival
Kia Cadenza earns AutoPacific’s 2015 Ideal Vehicle Award in Large Car category
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7 Jul month123
Launched New K5
Kia K900 (Quoris) sets record-high score in AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
2015 Kia Sedona (Grand Carnival) receives J.D. Power APEAL award
Kia posts global sales of 230,227 vehicles in July
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6 Jun month123
Transfer Fund 'k7 doneisyeon'
RV Camping Zone operations inside the exhibition
Kia vehicle exports from Korea to surpass 15 million units in June
Kia earns best-ever ranking in 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Kia holds official brand launch ceremony in Mexico
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5 May month123
Hosted Brand experience event 'Surprise Weekend'
Hosted Korea Ladies Professional Glof Association 29th
Hosted KIAREDMEMBERS 'Palpitating Driving class'
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4 Apr month123
Launched The new 2015 Sportage.
All-new 2016 Optima makes debut at the SEOUL MOTOR SHOW 2015
2016 Sedona(Grand Carnival) receives NHTSA 5 Star rating
Sedona(Grand Carnival) named to Ward’s 10 Best Interiors list
All-new Optima(K5) makes debut and launched the new Quoris(K9) at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition 2015
2016 all-new Sorento CUV receives NHTSA 5 Star rating
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3 Mar month123
'Morning' small car brand power No.1 in the Korea Brand Power Index, KMAC
Second consecutive sponsorship of Copa America Chile 2015
Became the official sponsor of the KBO league in automotive sector
Launched '2016 all-new Sedona'
Soul EV and all-new Sorento, Double win for Kia in the 2015 Red Dot design awards
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2 Feb month123
Received 2015 iF Award for Sorento.
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1 Jan month123
Became the official sponsor of the Australia Open Tennis Championships 2015.
Reported production of over 1 million units of the Kia Soul at the Gwangju Plant.
Launched The New Morning.
Launched Kia Red Members, Kia's membership brand.
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12 Dec month123
- 2014 year
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12 Dec month123
Launched the Forte 2015
Launched The New Rio
Recertified as a Customer Focused Company
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11 Nov month123
Launched The New K9.
Received 2014 Korea Color Award for the all new Sedona and all new Sorento.
Opened Kia's corporate culture communication website.
Assisted the 10,000th person in need of transportation.
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10 Oct month123
Ranked 74th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands rankings.
Launched a smartphone app for roadside assistance.
Ran Carnation, an online donation campaign.
Unveiled the Taste of Kia.
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9 Sep month123
Ranked 74th in Interbrand's Best Global Brands rankings.
Launched a smartphone app for roadside assistance.
Ran Carnation, an online donation campaign.
Unveiled the Taste of Kia.
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8 Aug month123
Launched the All New Sorento.
Opened a middle school in Malawi, Africa.
Received two awards for its sustainability report for 2014.
Officially sponsored the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
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7 Jul month123
Received the Vision Award in the U.S. for 2014 MOVE, Kia's sustainability report.
Ranked highest in APEAL study.
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6 Jun month123
The All New Sedona is launched.
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4 Apr month123
The Soul EV is launched.
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2 Feb month123
The Soul EV becomes the first in the industry to be given Underwriters Laboratory's environmental validation.
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12 Dec month123
- 2013 year
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12 Dec month123
Kia's social contribution website opens.
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10 Oct month123
The All New Soul with a two tone roof and customized red zone is unveiled.
Kia Fragrance is launched.
The All New Soul is launched.
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6 Jun month123
The face-lifted New Optima is launched.
Kia is named 37th in Interbrand's list of 50 Best Global Green Brands 2013.
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4 Apr month123
Kia's accumulated overseas sales exceed 50 million units.
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3 Mar month123
Four Kia cars receive red dot Design Awards.
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12 Dec month123
- 2012 year
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10 Oct month123
Kia ranks 87th in Interbrand's list of 100 Best Global Brands
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10 Oct month123